By Adam Krikorian was becoming more agitated on the sideline at some of the decisions, or lack of, and he gained a yellow card for his efforts. – Fina.org If a 3-3 tie versus Japan in the first quarter was troublesome for the world’s best women’s water polo team, then an
HIGHLIGHTS: Dominant Win after “Lots of Nerves” for USA Women in Tokyo Opener
“There were lots and lots of nerves,” said Olympic newcomer Stephania Haralabidis after her USA Women’s National Water Polo Team set a short-lived Olympic record, defeating hosts Japan 25-4 on Saturday in their Tokyo opener. The 11-point margin of victory stood as the greatest ever in a women’s Olympic water
By Preview of Tokyo Olympics Women’s Water Polo: USA Are Team to Beat
Women’s water polo group play at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics opens of Saturday at the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center when two-time defending champions the United States face host Japan. This will open 15 days of competition between 10 squads competing for eight spots in the quarterfinals; the Olympic women’s
Preview of Tokyo Olympics Men’s Water Polo: Serbia, Beware the Upstart Italians
Men’s water polo group play at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics opens on Saturday at the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center when the United States faces host Japan. 12 teams will compete to advance for eight spots in the quarterfinals; the Olympic men’s final will be held on August 8. Click
Wanna Know Why US Women’s Water Polo is So Good? Look at Stephania Haralabidis
When the Olympic women’s water polo tournament opens later today at the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center, all eyes will be on Team USA and their quest for glory In the modern era, only the dominant Hungarian men’s squads earlier this century—coached by Dénes Kemény and captained by the great
It’s Settled: Water Polo is the Hardest Sport
The Tokyo Olympics officially begin tonight with opening ceremonies taking center stage on NBC here in the States (7:30 PM EDT; 4:30 PDT). And it wouldn’t be an Olympic year without publications discovering water polo and making lists, one of which forever settles the question “which is the most difficult
Greenwich Ascendant! Iordace on Futures Water Polo, JOs, Who’s Up in the Northeast
This is the second of a two-part conversation with Ulmis Iordach, head coach at Greenwich Aquatics. In Part I, Iordache spoke about his club’s spectacular results at the recent Futures Water Polo League tournament, where they captured first place in the 14U boys bracket and second place in the 14U
Pod: Tokyo Olympian, Greek-American, Stephania Haralabidis
One of the most interesting stories about this monster roster that is the USA Women’s Olympic Water Polo Team, which is expected to win gold beginning on July 24 in Tokyo, is Stephania Haralabidis. Born and raised in Greece but already a dual citizen she made the tough decision to
Pod: Nevada’s First Water Polo Olympian, Ben Stevenson
Ben Stevenson made waves in the US water polo community as a high schooler from Reno, Nevada who went on to excel at the University of the Pacific and now takes his place on the USA Men’s Water Polo roster for the Tokyo Olympic Games. He joined James Smith and
Does Your Kid Want a TOUGH Camp this Summer? Try Navy SEAL Water Polo Camp
Reputed to be the toughest sport around, when combined with the rigors of Navy SEAL training, what might the toughest water polo summer camp be called? How about: Navy SEAL Water Polo Camp—starting today at the U.S. Naval Academy. The brainchild of Luis Nicolao, USNA class of 1992 and head
